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How to Make the Perfect Playlist

How to Make the Perfect Playlist

Need something fresh to listen to? Maybe something inspiring? These tips will help. Life is just one playlist…

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Love Your Spotify, Apple Music Recommendations? Thank a Pandora Music Analyst

Love Your Spotify, Apple Music Recommendations? Thank a Pandora Music Analyst

Before Pandora's personalized internet radio service launched in 2005, there was Savage Beast Technologies. F…

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In the 23andMe era, kids of sperm donors are finding each other

In the 23andMe era, kids of sperm donors are finding each other

When you use 23andMe's DNA Relatives feature, you get a message cautioning you that the information you're ab…

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How to Find the Perfect Music and Podcasts, Faster

How to Find the Perfect Music and Podcasts, Faster

The reason you're not listening to what you want to when the mood strikes is because you can't get to it fast…

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How to Discover New Music on Spotify and Apple Music

How to Discover New Music on Spotify and Apple Music

Discover new music on Apple Music and Spotify

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How to pick a good iPhone Duo case, from a longtime tech writer

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Despite the iPhone Duo being announced on September 9 and not shipping until October 23, finding a good case for the phone is still a problem. I've seen all kinds of different issues with the ones I've tried. From cases that don't fit quite right to ones that are just poorly designed—not fully thought out. Each year, as a tech creator, I go hands-on with dozens of new iPhone cases.
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Sony MDR-3R review: These $59 retro wired headphones sound surprisingly good

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By Tyler Hayes Verified
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As more people return to wired music listening, Sony's answer is to revisit the original Walkman headphones with a modern USB-C connector. The Sony MDR-3R are a faithful remake, including the same type of foam earpads and overall design. Wired headphones get rid of concerns about battery life and the need to charge anything. USB-C headphones are powered by the device they're connected to. Using these also sidesteps any Bluetooth pairing issues that might arise.
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I test smart speakers, and Apple's new HomePod mini 2 is a disappointing upgrade

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By Tyler Hayes Verified
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This Week The Trend and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Apple's latest smart speaker costs $50 more than the original, but it doesn't deliver the upgrades I expected. Tyler Hayes Creator of This Week The Trend• Updated Nov 2, 2026 Updated Mon, November 2, 2026 at 11:51 PM UTC 5 min read Pale pink Apple HomePod mini 2 (Tyler Hayes) Six years after the HomePod mini debuted, the HomePod mini 2 is here. After that much time, you'd hope for some serious upgrades.
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